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Employed To Serve have shared their first new music of 2026 in the form of scorching new single Dead Reckoning. Their new single is their first song to be released following their 5K-rated album Fallen Star last year and finds the band releasing music for the first time on guitarist-vocalist Sammy Urwin and lead vocalist Justine Jones’ own label Church Road. The Woking metalers are tapping into their darker side on a track that celebrates being guided by gut instinct and finding your own path against the odds – and it absolutely rips. “When the track was being written, it…
Film: The Cemetery of The Lost Souls Director: Rodrigo Aragão Writer: Rodrigo Aragão Starring: Carol Aragão, Renato Chocair, Diego Garcias, Francisco Gaspar, Markus Konká Corrupted by the power of Cipriano’s Black Book, a Jesuit and his followers begin a reign of horror in colonial Brazil, until they be cursed to live forever trapped under the graves of a cemetery. Now, centuries later, they are ready to break free and spread their evil all over the world. In a new interview on Blazing Minds ahead of the Southend Film Festival, I got a chance to ask Writer-Director Rodrigo Aragão a few…
When the Music Finds You: My Top 3 City Splash Moments — Runkus, Juls & the Legendary Beres Hammond.City Splash 2026 was one of the best ones I’ve been to. My friends and I walked 35 mins to Herne Hill in the blazing heat, but it was worth it. We were surrounded by beautiful people, great energy and just the kind of vibes that remind you why summers in London are great. The lineup was strong from top to bottom, but a few moments in particular stayed with me. Here are my top three.Runkus: A Supernova on the Foundation Stage.Runkus…
There’s something reassuring about a new release from Michael Gray. He’s never chased trends, instead refining his blend of disco, boogie and soulful house into something consistently fresh. His third studio album, You & Me, arrives via Sultra Records and stands as one of his most complete works to date.Following 2024’s Optimism, this record pushes his sound further. There is a clear sense of creative growth, with a few unexpected turns that add depth without losing his signature warmth.Collaboration plays a big role. Bran Mazz is a standout across multiple tracks, bringing a fresh edge, particularly on a slick rework…
Sonedo’s latest project From Here On Out arrives with the kind of confidence and originality that immediately sets it apart. From the opening moments, the album pulls listeners into a world built on rich instrumentation, sharp production, and an unmistakable sense of creativity. Rather than chasing trends, Sonedo crafts a sound that feels natural and fully realised, balancing emotional depth with moments of pure energy and experimentation. It’s the type of record that rewards repeat listens, revealing new textures and details each time while proving that Sonedo is an artist with a clear vision.Originally from Osaka, Japan, Sonedo is now…
Film: Why We Pride Director: Natalie Scarsbrook Why We Pride” is a short documentary film byBlatella Films, co-produced with Southend-on-Sea Pride, thatexplores the history of LGBTQ+ rights in the UK, highlighting key milestones and ongoing struggles, emphasising why Pride events remain crucial for equality. In a new interview on Blazing Minds ahead of the Southend Film Festival, I got a chance to ask Director Natalie Scarsbrook few questions about the new documentary ‘Why We Pride’. You can watch Why We Pride at the Southend Film Festival on Sunday, 7th June 2026 at 12:30hrs as part of Mostly Made In Southend…
COBRAH – Photographer Melanie SmithCobrahO2 Ritz, Manchester14th March 2026Cobrah brought the Torn Tour to a heaving, disgustingly sweaty and very sold-out O2 Ritz in Manchester on Thursday for a night of industrial fetish-pop, emotional ballads, and at least one airborne thong. Thomas Sidwell was there to witness the madness.Maybe the hottest venue in Manchester, in temperature and in Paris-Hilton realness, proved the perfect setting for one of the hottest artists on the planet right now. The O2 Ritz was already sweating before a note had been played, packed wall-to-wall with an extraordinary crowd: leather harnesses, thigh-high boots, tanktops, fishnets, mesh,…
British alternative rock four-piece Ruled By Raptors (who we most recently spoke to at Bloodstock last year) have officially announced the upcoming release of their brand-new mini-album, A Shadow That Never Moves, scheduled to land on Friday 2nd October 2026. To mark the announcement, the band has unleashed the record’s explosive first single, “Sleep Dep.,” alongside a striking new music video.Formed in 2019, the outfit – comprising vocalist/guitarist Chris Bradley, guitarist Matt Dewar, bassist Nick Oliver, and drummer Will Robson – has steadily carved out a powerful reputation across the UK underground. Having already secured coveted live spots at Slam…
Over the long arc of Bob Dylan’s career, it becomes easier to discern underlying trends. The relatively recent experience of recording 50-odd standards between 2015 and 2017 — on Shadows in the Night, Fallen Angels and Triplicate – clearly provoked a wholesale reappraisal of his approach to singing, while the influence of the loose, fluid instrumental mesh developed on Rough and Rowdy Ways in 2020 could be heard in Shadow Kingdom: The Early Songs of Bob Dylan, the 50-minute show streamed by Veeps.com in July 2021. Quite a few people felt cheated by the initial incarnation of Shadow Kingdom. Seeing…
Originally published in Uncut Take 279 (August 2020 issue)… In his 2016 Nobel Prize lecture – which he did not deliver in person but eventually published as a recording, with piano accompaniment, and a short book – Bob Dylan began with a memory of how seeing Buddy Holly in person and being given a Lead Belly record changed his life. But then he went on to talk about the books he read in school that had made the deepest and most enduring impact on him: Moby-Dick, All Quiet On The Western Front and The Odyssey. He closed his speech with…
They’re frequently rollicking too. Riverboat Queen and Love Maker strut as unabashedly as their titles suggest. Over The Mountain is similarly hefty, courtesy of some superb guitar work from the impeccably-named Tyler Arrowsmith. But in this case, the tune is less about loose-hipped swing and more about technical precision and forward momentum, so more akin to Deep Purple, the legendary rockers Jayler will be supporting on tour this autumn. And what James’ vocals lack in the flawless virtuosity of his forebears, they make up for in power, character and conviction. Voices Unheard is a solid offering from a gang of…
Scarborough hard rock outfit This House We Built have officially released their brand-new single, “Desires,” complete with an accompanying music video. The track marks the sixth promotional single taken from their critically acclaimed sophomore studio album, Get Out Of The Rain, which landed last November via standalone digital platforms.The album has continued to gather substantial critical momentum across the mainstream rock press, earning a near-perfect 10/10 from Rock N Load and a coveted 9/10 review from Classic Rock Magazine, who praised the band’s knack for creating memorable, emotive, and fresh anthems. “Desires” highlights a more dynamic, collaborative side to the…